OMF Gin

October 23, 2025

We have Eastern Red Cedar all over around here and since I also grow a good number of botanicals, coming up with a signature gin seems like a fun idea. Here’s the start.

Summary

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: NA
  • Other: 30+ days aging
  • Total Time: 30+ days
  • Servings:
  • Yield: 750 ml

Ingredients

  • 8 tbs juniper berries (Juniperus virginiana)
  • 3⁄4 tsp coriander, whole
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1⁄4 tsp fennel seed
  • 3 green cardamon pods
  • 3 black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1⁄4 tsp citrus zest or 1 citrus slice
  • 1⁄4 tsp lavender
  • 750 ml vodka

Directions

  1. Put the herbs in a glass jar.
  2. Add vodka
  3. Cap tightly, and let sit one month or more in a cool, dark place.
  4. Strain the liquid into a glass bottle and enjoy!

Adjustments

  • None

History

  • 2025-10-28 – Started gin with intent to open on Farm Thanksgiving.

References